2010 LAS MADRES VINEYARD

Syrah

CARNEROSsonoma county

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TASTING NOTES

A new addition to the EK family, we are thrilled to offer this incredibly seductive example of cool-climate syrah from the Sonoma side of Carneros. Las Madres Vineyard is planted half to clone 174 and half to the lesser-known 300 clone. Fermented with 60% whole clusters and only 20% new French oak, the finished wine offers a stellar example of why unique sites merit vineyard designation.

Deep purple in color, wonderfully exotic aromas of olive tapenade, lavender, blueberry, game, savory herbs and white pepper rush to greet you before the glass reaches your nose. The palate unfolds to showcase blueberry, currant, plum, smoked sausage, coffee, leather, iron and crushed rock. The aromas alone are intoxicating and every sniff and sip reveal something new. A syrah lover’s wine geeky treasure, refined tannins provide structure and will reward a bit of cellar time. Medium-bodied, both rich and balanced with tremendous poise, we couldn’t be happier to start out with the 2010 vintage.

COMING SOON

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Direct sales are allocated exclusively to EK Allocation List members at a 10% discount. Orders of 6+ bottles save an additional 50% off shipping. New releases ship twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall.Join EK Allocation List

CUSTOMIZED ALLOCATIONS

You may customize your spring and fall allocations any way you like, from 0–6 bottles of each wine. (Small-lot and list-only wines may have lower limits.) To modify your allocations, click on MY ALLOCATION above.Join EK Allocation List

REORDERS

Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.

JOIN EK ALLOCATION LIST

Direct sales are allocated exclusively to EK Allocation List members at a 10% discount. Orders of 6+ bottles save an additional 50% off shipping. New releases ship twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall.Join EK Allocation List

CUSTOMIZED ALLOCATIONS

You may customize your spring and fall allocations any way you like, from 0–6 bottles of each wine. (Small-lot and list-only wines may have lower limits.) To modify your allocations, click on MY ALLOCATION above.Join EK Allocation List

REORDERS

Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.